Published 1959
Illustrated by Aldren A. Watson
 
When did Christmas begin? Not in Bethlehem almost two thousand years ago, but long before that - in the Garden of Eden with the first sin that separated His children from God. Without an understanding of the beginning of the story, the birth of the Savior has no meaning. In simple, but moving language, she tells why the birthday of Jesus is only a part of the wonderful story. When we know all of it, Christmas becomes truly a day of rejoicing as we receive this greatest of gifts from God.